Knicks vs. Trail Blazers score, results: Portland captures 2022 Summer League championship

Gilbert McGregor

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Size up the rings, the Portland Trail Blazers are your 2022 NBA 2K23 Summer League champions.

To tip off the final day of summer league action in Las Vegas, the Blazers earned a win over the Knicks to take home the crown.

Portland, which finishes its time in Vegas with a 4-1 record, was led by second-year guard Brandon Williams, while Trendon Watford finished with 19 points and seven rebounds and Jabari Walker finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds off the bench. Because of his efforts, Watford was named MVP of the championship game.

With Walker, Watford and Williams stepping up, it's fitting that the Blazers got the W.

The Sporting News tracked score updates and highlights from the Summer League Championship Game.

Knicks vs. Trail Blazers score

  Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final
Knicks 14 16 16 31 77
Trail Blazers 12 29 19 25 85

Knicks vs. Trail Blazers live updates, highlights from Summer League Championship

Final: Trail Blazers 85, Knicks 77

4:55 p.m. — It's a wrap, the Blazers will take home the Summer League crown for the second time in franchise history.

The trio of Jabari Walker, Trendon Watford and Brandon Williams led the way for the Blazers, who were in command for the majority of the game.

4:32 p.m. — Just as it seemed the Blazers had it in the bag, the Knicks are making a late push.

New York is on an 8-0 run to cut the deficit with plenty of time to play.

Portland leads 64-57 with 7:02 remaining in regulation.

End of Third Quarter: Trail Blazers 60, Knicks 46

4:22 p.m. — At the end of three, Portland is in command.

Jabari Walker, Trendon Watford and Brandon Williams have each turned in 12 points apiece to pace the Blazers, who are shooting 10 of 26 from 3 while the Knicks are shooting 1 of 14.

4:07 p.m. — The Blazers are beginning to pull away.

An impressive dunk from the uber-athletic Keon Johnson makes it a 49-33 advantage for Portland with 7:03 left in the third quarter.

Halftime: Trail Blazers 41, Knicks 30

3:54 p.m. — Portland is one half away from the ring.

Led by 12 points, three rebounds and three steals from Trendon Watford, the Blazers take an 11-point lead into the half. Rookie Jabari Walker is making his presence felt, turning in eight points, seven rebounds and three steals in 15 minutes off the bench.

Oh, and Portland is a red-hot 9 of 20 from 3.

New York, which shot 7 of 22 (31.8 percent) from the field and 1 of 8 (12.5 percent) from the field, is led by seven points from Miles McBride, who is a perfect 5 of 5 from the free throw line.

The Knicks' 15-of-19 shooting from the line has been their biggest advantage over the Blazers, who are 6 of 8.

3:39 p.m. — The offenses are beginning to come alive a bit and statements are being made.

Portland leads 28-22 with 4:28 remaining in the half.

End of First Quarter: Knicks 14, Trail Blazers 12

3:26 p.m. — It hasn't been the prettiest first quarter as the Trail Blazers (9) and Knicks (7) combined for 16 turnovers in the opening frame.

Portland's Trendon Watford leads the way with seven points, three rebounds and three steals.

For New York, Feron Hunt has scored an early five points to pace the offense.

3:17 p.m. — The defenses are out and the scoring is at a premium. The Trail Blazers lead 9-7 with 2:53 remaining in the opening frame.

Pregame

3:02 p.m. — Starting for the Knicks: Miles McBride, Quentin Grimes, Trevor Keels, Feron Hunt and Jericho Sims.

Starting for the Trail Blazers: Brandon Williams, Keon Johnson, Didi Louzada, Trendon Watford and Luka Garza.

3 p.m. — Championship Sunday is upon us. The Knicks are ready.

12 p.m. — As a reminder, these teams are playing for the hardware and jewelry, as Summer League championship rings will be handed out for the first time in 2022.

What channel is the Las Vegas Summer League Championship on?

Date: Sunday, July 17

TV channel: ESPN

Live streaming: ESPN app | fuboTV | Sling TV

In the United States, the Las Vegas Summer League Championship game will air on ESPN.

Viewers in the U.S. can also stream the Summer League championship on the ESPN app, fuboTV or Sling TV.

Las Vegas Summer League Championship start time

Date: Sunday, July 17

Time: 3:00 p.m. ET | 12:00 p.m. PT

The Summer League Championship game between the Knicks and Trail Blazers will be played at 3:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 17. The game will be played at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

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Gilbert McGregor first joined The Sporting News in 2018 as a content producer for Global editions of NBA.com. Before covering the game, McGregor played basketball collegiately at Wake Forest, graduating with a Communication degree in 2016. McGregor began covering the NBA during the 2017-18 season and has been on hand for a number of league events.